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141. Re: TVR or TWR? (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Sat, 16 Dec 1995 10:40:52 +1100; TVR stands for TreVoR Wilkinson. Trust me I am right! The original company was liquidated in 1965, bought by Arthur and Martin Lilley who formed TVR Engineering. In 1982 Peter Wheeler bought the comp; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00293.html (6,620 bytes)
142. Re: Winshield Replacing (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Fri, 29 Dec 1995 09:51:54 +1100; The problem is not the windscreen or the rubber but the chrome strip. It is a nightmare to fit. The story goes that there were two line workers in the MG factory who did nothing else but fit the chr; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00568.html (8,018 bytes)
143. Re: A/C in MG's (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Sun, 22 Oct 1995 09:49:39 +1000; John, I have a factory fitted 1973 MGB GT V8 to which has recently been fitted an air conditioner. The factory MGB GT V8 had the radiator moved forward to leave a larger engine bay. This was retaine; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00333.html (8,997 bytes)
144. Re: still missing now above 3200 (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Sun, 3 Sep 1995 10:41:31 +1000; Worth checking whether the rubber pipes which ventilate the sump are not blocked. If they are then the sump can pressurise and force oil into the top of the engine. One indication of this problem is; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00035.html (7,142 bytes)
145. Re: Toyota 4/5 speed gearboxes in MGBs?? (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Mon, 4 Sep 1995 09:31:37 +1000; The common conversions in Australia are a Toyota Celica or Datsun 1200 gearbox for either the MGB 1800cc or for a Midget. For the V8s a Supra is used, because it is stronger. The conversion kits mus; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00046.html (8,179 bytes)
146. Re: Stupid Tuning Question (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Mon, 18 Sep 1995 10:03:55 +1000; The spark sounds to be retarded too far. If you advance it, however, you may get more pinking on acceleration. You Americans all have a fascination for Haynes manuals. What is wrong with the factory; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00377.html (8,440 bytes)
147. Re: radials on wires (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Mon, 18 Sep 1995 10:04:03 +1000; One word of warning (and this applies as much to cross plies on wire wheels), check that the tapes which run on the insides of the rims to, protect the tube from the sharp end of the spokes, are in; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00378.html (7,097 bytes)
148. Re: Compression Test deciphering (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Mon, 18 Sep 1995 10:04:28 +1000; Matt, Don't give up yet. It does sound like rings but compression is also greatly affected by the sealing of the valves- and indeed the cylinder head. I would take the head off first and review furt; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00379.html (8,617 bytes)
149. Re: rad. bushing blowout! (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Tue, 19 Sep 1995 09:59:56 +1000; The special gasket around the sensor only goes in one way. There are also two types, depending on whether you have the type which has a retainer clip as well as the gasket, and they are not intercha; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00410.html (8,537 bytes)
150. Re: rebound straps (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Fri, 22 Sep 1995 10:07:13 +1000; Others have explained the use for the rebound straps. If replacing them be careful as there are two lengths - one for chrome bumper cars and one for rubbernose models. Regards, Graham McCann Rivett,; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00549.html (7,155 bytes)
151. Re: MGB brakes (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Thu, 28 Sep 1995 16:09:49 +1000; Chris, If you want to check whether the power assistance on brakes is working then simply apply pressure to the brake pedal and then start the engine. If your foot goes down a bit further when the e; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00677.html (7,996 bytes)
152. Re: MGB Chrome Wires. (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Tue, 15 Aug 1995 10:19:45 +1000; No. Only painted wire wheels or sreel disc wheels Graham Graham McCann Rivett, ACT. Australia gmccann@pcug.org.au 06 2889055 ______________________________________________________________; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00263.html (7,417 bytes)
153. Re: mgb chassis numbers (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Tue, 15 Aug 1995 10:19:57 +1000; Richard, DON'T DO IT!!!!! US SPEC mgbs are a heap of rubbish when compared with UK SPEC. The engines are underpowered dogs, the interior trim is poor and they usually do not have overdrive. Email me; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00264.html (7,251 bytes)
154. Re: Braking Problem (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Tue, 15 Aug 1995 10:44:18 +1000; You can check that the servo is working by putting your foot firmly on the brake pedal and then starting the engine. The pedal should go down slightly as the vacuum builds up and takes over some of; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00265.html (7,011 bytes)
155. Re: Tyre pressures (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 11:59:36 +1000; The 1980 factory workshop manual, by which time all tyres were radials (mostly Michelins) calls for: normal load 21 front, 24 rear and 27 front and 30 rear for high speed driving. For max load it is; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00346.html (7,557 bytes)
156. Re: MGB Chrome Wires. (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 11:59:27 +1000; The official factory spare parts manual (which covers the US spec models) makes no mention of chrome wires, only painted. Despite this, chrome could have been a dealer option (as mag wheels are some; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00347.html (7,708 bytes)
157. Re: Fwd: Cooling prob 53 TD (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 12:09:29 +1000; Try operating the car without the thermostat fitted. If the problem persists, and remember that most 1950s cars tended to run at high temperatures when the ambient temperature is high, try flushing; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00348.html (7,342 bytes)
158. Re: painting rubber bumper (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Sun, 20 Aug 1995 11:31:17 +1000; Painted rubber bumpers might look nice initially but watch the way it flakes off from minor parking touches and the way it cracks if you lean on it. It's going to be real fun when you try to get it; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00408.html (6,697 bytes)
159. Re: over heating (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Sun, 20 Aug 1995 11:31:26 +1000; Have you checked that the new fans are turning the right way ie pushing air through the radiator, not competing with the airflow as you are driving. If you connect the wires the wrong way they will; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00409.html (7,346 bytes)
160. Re: Overdrives (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Sun, 20 Aug 1995 11:46:24 +1000; Dave, Swarf is the filings etc which make such a mess when you work on any metal surface - a bit like sawdust is to a wood worker regards, Graham McCann Rivett, ACT. Australia gmccann@pcug.org.au 06; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00410.html (7,103 bytes)

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